Formed in the gritty depths of Toronto, Mudpit Mabel hammers home a raw, aggressive, and unapologetic record. The music explores the darker aspects of the human condition and existential turmoil.
-Interview- (9/16/25)
1. What's new with Mudpit Mabel?
Just been busy writing songs for album 2.
2. How's the new music coming along and is there a release date for it?
The plan is to have 8 songs and so far 7 are complete. Just need to write lyrics, which is typically the last part. No release date as of yet but hoping to start recording early 2026. So maybe summer 2026 release? I already know the album is going to be called "Sludge And Stones".
3. How does the writing process go with the band?
The writing process is pretty much me jamming away in my basement. Typically I'll come up with the guitar parts. Once I feel a song is complete, I'll record the guitar with a click then start thinking of drum parts. Once I figure out the drums, I'll record a rough demo track of guitar and drums and send it to Spencer for him to figure out what he wants to do with the bass.
4. What have you been listening to lately?
Funny you should ask! When I was writing for Zero Gravity, I was listening to Wormrot everyday. Along with Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, Insect Warfare, etc. That was heavily reflected in the song writing. Since the release of Zero Gravity, things kinda took a turn. This year I've been listening to A LOT of Black Sabbath and Sabbath inspired bands. Kyuss, Cathedral, Acid Witch, Sleep, EYEHATEGOD, etc. The song writing is also reflecting that. The next album is not as grind focused as the first. That's all I can say about that right now.
5. Do you have any pre-show rituals before performing?
We have yet to perform live. I'm still wrestling with if I wanna keep this as a studio project or if I want to bring in more musicians to play live. I can tell you as a drummer in previous bands, I always had a Red Bull one hour before the set, followed by half hour of intense warm ups on a practice pad, followed by a few minutes of stretching.
6. What's one thing you'd change about the local music scene?
The amount of artists supporting each other. We're not in competition. We're all artists in the same scene.
7. What's your favorite show that you've played and why?
In 2019 I played drums for a band called Burdizzo. We played a gig opening for Aborted and Cryptopsy. We were the first band and it was a packed house. There must have been something in the air that night because everything that could go right, went right! Everyone in the band brought their A game. We got an incredible response from the crowd. Flo Mounier from Cryptopsy approached me after our set and gave me props. That was an incredible night. Shout out to Noel Peters from Inertia Entertainment for putting us on that bill.
8. Any plans for any music videos?
I'm sure once the 2nd album is recorded we'll put together a music video for a lead off single before the album drop.
9. What do you wish to accomplish for the rest of the year?
Just to finish this album. It's been a rough year for me personally with health set backs. Spent most of the summer in the hospital and there's one takeaway from it, don't procrastinate!! You don't know when life is gonna throw you a hockey puck to the face so don't be lazy and work on your art!!
-Interview- (6/19/25)
1. How did you get started with music and how did you develop your sound? How did the name "Mudpit Mabel" come about and is there any meaning to it?
I had an obsession with music from a very young age. Some of my earliest memories in life are listening to records with headphones. MJ was on top of the world in the early 80's. When I heard Van Halen I would play air guitar along to the music. I knew I wanted to be a musician but I grew up in a very "struggling" family. My parents couldn't afford to buy me an instrument. The first time I heard Metallica in the 80's, that's when I knew I wanted to be a drummer. It wasn't until I was a teenager when I had a job I was able to buy myself a kit. I learned how to play by playing along to songs. Totally self taught. After playing drums for 30 years I decided to learn how to play the guitar and write my own songs. The sound kinda developed accidently. My local music store rents out gear, so I rented several amps and pedals and ended up buying what I felt happiest with.
As far as the name "Mudpit Mabel" goes, it's named after my dog, Mabel. She's obsessed with mud. Every time we go to a park and there's mud, she'll roll around in it. One day I got frustrated and said "c'mon, Mudpit Mabel!" I turned to my wife and said, "hey, I think that's a cool name for a band!" And that's how the name was born.
2. What do you want people to take away from your music?
What I would want anyone to take from the music is how raw and honest it is.
3. How would you describe your sound to the average listener?
Grindcore with a splash of New York Hardcore and Doom Metal.
4. Who are three bands you’d like to tour with?
Napalm Death, Obituary, and Biohazard.
5. What's your thoughts on AI generated music?
I'm not a fan of AI generated music. I gravitated towards music because I always had trouble articulating my emotions. Music gave me a voice. It let me express myself. With AI generated music, there is no "voice." It's emotionless.
6. What’s your take on the current state of Metal?
I think there's a lot of great modern metal out there. I'm not one of those guys who's stuck on the bands I grew up with. Especially as an artist, it's important to keep an open mind and "keep an ear to the streets".
7. What’s the current music scene like there in Canada?
In Toronto, the scene is thriving. Tons of bands here. It's a double edged sword. Great to see and hear so many local bands, but supply can exceed demand.
8. What’s your take on the royalties that streaming services pay out to artists?
Streaming service royalties is a joke. Everyone knows that. For independent artists it's more about getting your music out there into as many hands (or ears) as you can.
9. What’s next for Mudpit Mabel?
Next For Mudpit Mabel would be playing gigs in the fall. Maybe some weekend warrior tours.
10. Any shoutouts?
Shoutout to Burdizzo. Grind from Toronto. And of course, ma and pa.
